AWT Enhancements
In 1.1, the architecture of the AWT was improved to make large-scale
GUI development more feasible and to add basic functionality that was
missing from 1.0.2. The most significant of the improvements were a
new event model and the capability to create lightweight components.
APIs for printing, better scrolling, popup menus, clipboard (copy/paste),
and cursors per component were added. Also, enhancements were made
to imaging and graphics, and font support was made more flexible to
accomodate internationalization.
Where to Find Documentation
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GUI Changes: The AWT Grows Up
describes how the new JDK 1.1 GUI-related classes work. The
lesson includes detailed information on using the new event
system, writing lightweight components, and converting 1.0
AWT-using programs to 1.1.
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Until the above-mentioned lesson is complete, you can
find the AWT Enhancements Design Specification,
a document about converting your programs to the new AWT,
and some other relevant links, at the
AWT Enhancements
page.
